What's On in South Bank this September

Sensational September in South Bank

Top Theatre Picks South Bank's theatres are positively bursting with new shows this month, from David Byrne and Fat Boy Slim’s critically acclaimed Here Lies Love at National Theatre to Electra starring Hollywood heavyweight Kristin Scott Thomas at The Old Vic. Follow our guide for the best of the rest... Read me   Summer Snaps Summer may seem like a distant memory, but London really was graced with some seriously sunny days and many folk masterfully captured this during the South Bank Summer Photo Competition. The finalists images can now be seen in and around the area, including winner, Brigit Collins. Read me

Thamestastic Totally Thames kicked off its month-long celebrations this week with Dutch artist, Florentjn Hofman setting sail his latest creation down the Thames. Enjoy a host of rollicking-riverside activities from the fascinating, freeMapping London exhibition at gallery@oxo, to OXO Tower Restaurant’s nautically themed afternoon tea.  Read me

Turtle Power

Limitless Unlimited festival opens at Southbank Centre, celebrating the creative vision of disabled artists. Eye Spy For a 'back to school' treat, take the kids along to Horrible Histories: Spies at IWM. Overtime Rewards Been chained to the desk all week? Primo Bar is here to help with 2-for-1 cocktails.

Shady Character BFI Southbank screens work by master of the softly spoken villain, Peter Lorre this month. Nautical but Nice In honour of Totally Thames, OXO Tower Restaurant presents a nautical afternoon tea. Brunch Bunch Riverside eatery, Skylon launch their mouth-watering brunch menu this weekend.

P.S. Don't Miss

Afternoon Delight Discover why the Library Lounge at London Marriott Hotel County Hall makes Trip Advisor's Top 20.   London Duck Tours Looking for a unique way to see the sights? The amphibious London Duck Tours is your chap. Lucy There's not long left to catch this futuristic flick at the mighty BFI IMAX. Starring Scarlett Johansson. Final Curtain Call After a spellbinding run, The Crucible, starring Richard Arimitage ends at The Old Vic on the 13th September.